Ecotourism Destinations
SCENIC WONDERS
Waterfalls: Similipal (Barerhipani, Joranda, Machhakandara, Deokund) Sunabeda, Bonai, Rayagada, Pradhanpat, Ghagra, Khandadhar, Chatikong, Hatipathar, Bhimkund.
Springs and streams: Similipal, Satkoshia, Baisipalli, Sunabeda,
Rocks and caves: Sunabeda, Similipal, Sitabinjh (Keonjhar)
Hills and valley: Similipal, Sunabeda, Satkoshia, Baisipalli, Lakhari
Meadow: Similipal, Sunabeda
Stately trees: jungle trail: Similipal, Satkoshia, Sunabeda, Karlapat, Kotagarh, Lakhari
Enchanting beach: Chandipur, Gahirmatha, Balukhand-Konark, Magarmukh
Reservoir: Chandaka, Debrigad, Periphery of Sunabeda and Similipal
GREEN LOVER
Orchids in bloom: Similipal, Mahendragiri (proposed sanctuary)
Lush verdant forests: Similipal, Satkoshia, Sunabeda, Kotagarh, Karlapat
Mangroves: Bhitarkanika
ADVENTURE
Motor-Launch cruise: Bhitarkanika, Nalaban, Debrigad
Trekking: Chandaka, Satkoshia, Similipal
Hill climbing: Chandaka, Satkoshia, Similipal, Sunabeda
EXPERIENCES
Desolate wilderness: Devasthali, Tinadiha, Bhanjabasa,
Meghasini, Dhudruchampa.
Monsoon retreat: Ramatirtha-Similipal
Archaeological site: Chandaka, Similipal
ANIMAL LOVER
Wild animal viewing: Bhitarkanika, Similipal, Kuldiha
Diving dolphin: Nalabana-Chilika, Gahirmatha,
Sea-Turtle nesting: Gahirmatha, Rushikulya
Basking crocodiles: Bhitarkanika, Satkoshia, Similipal
Crocodile nesting: Bhitarkanika, Satkoshia
Crocodile hatchery: Bhitarkanika-Dangamal; Similipal- Ramatirtha: Satkoshia-Tikarpada; Nandankanan Zoo
Giant water monitor: Bhitarkanika
Blackbuck: Balukhand, Bhetnoi (Ganjam)
AVIAN GLIMPSE
Bird-watching: Nalaban. Bhitarkanika, Debrigad, Satkoshia,
Similipal
Birds nesting: Nalaban, Bhitarkanika
Migratory waterfowl: Nalaban, Bhitarkanika
Captivating kingfishers: Bhitarkanika, Debrigad, Chandaka
FOOD DELIGHT
Crabs and shrimps: Bhitarkanika, Nalaban (Chilika)
River prawn: Satkoshia, Baisipalli
River Fish: Satkoshia, Baisipalli
Estuary Fish: Bhitarkanika, Nalaban (Chilika)
Mushrooms: Similipal, Satkoshia, Baisipalli, Sunabeda
Cheese cake: Bhitarkanika-Chandbali, Satkoshia, Baisipalli
Yoghurt: Satkoshia, Baisipalli, Balukhand
Fresh Green cocoanut: Bhitarkanika, Balukhand
PRIMITIVE TRIBES
Khadia (Similipal)
Mankedia (Similipal)
Kolha (Similipal)
Santal (Similipal)
Munda (Satkoshia)
Kondh (Kotagarh, Lakhari)
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